INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER (Seasonal Full-Time) Weiser

Community Council Of Idaho•Weiser, ID

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About The Position

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period." Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Full list of duties located on official job description) Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Monitor the progress of individual children Perform daily health checks of children Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases May perform duties of office staff Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED
Infant Child Development Associate credential (CDA) Or be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 1 years.
One year or more teaching or related early education experience
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance.
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis.
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential.
Associate degree in early childhood education
Must be proficient in both English and Spanish, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers
Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
Monitor the progress of individual children
Perform daily health checks of children
Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences
Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases
May perform duties of office staff
Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies
Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401K
Basic Life
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year.